Library Director

Illinois; Saint Francis, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of St. Francis Library is seeking a dynamic Library Director to lead a 15-person staff, oversee a $750,000 annual budget, and work with the Library Board and city partners to advance community library services.

The ideal candidate will hold a Grade 1 Public Library Certification, a Master’s in Library or Information Science, and have proven experience in budgeting, supervision, and library marketing to engage a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Experience in budget development and management.
• Strong leadership and staff development abilities.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including the public, Board, and city staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads a staff of 15 full- and part-time employees.
• Administers an annual operating budget of $750,000.
• Interacts with Library Board, Common Council, and city staff to advance library goals.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Recruitment & development

Marketing

Education

Master's degree in Library or Information Science

Grade 1 Public Library Certification

Job description

The City of St. Francis, WI Library Board seeks a collaborative, dynamic leader to join its team as its next Director. St. Francis is a growing community located on Lake Michigan just south of Milwaukee in southeastern Wisconsin, combining a quiet, small-town ambiance with nearby big-city amenities. The City is safe and welcoming, and it prides itself on being a great place to live, work, play, learn, and visit, as well as on providing high-quality municipal services.

St. Francis’ Library Director leads a staff of 15 full- and part-time employees and administers an annual operating budget of $750,000. In 2025, the St. Francis Library had a total circulation of 103,862 items, over 20,000 eResources downloaded, and sponsored over 450 youth and adult programs that attracted almost 15,000 attendees. The Library’s stated Mission is “to build community by bringing together people, information, and ideas in a welcoming environment”.

The starting salary range is $90,000-$118,000, plus excellent benefits and ample professional development opportunities. The Director reports directly to the Library Board pursuant to Wisconsin State Statutes. The Library Board is composed of 7 members, including representatives of the St. Francis Common Council and St. Francis School Board.

Candidates must be eligible for a Grade 1 Public Library Certification through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction , including a Master’s degree in Library or Information Science. Requires knowledge of applicable laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations governing public library administration. The ideal candidate should have experience in budget development and management; supervising, recruiting, developing, and evaluating employees; library marketing; and effective interaction with a wide variety of stakeholders, including members of the public, the Library Board, Common Council, city staff, and regional library system partners.